RE: BMW M8 Competition | PH Used Buying Guide
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cerb4.5lee said:
Hereandthere said:
As has been pointed out the artice is about the 4 door model M8 but all the pictures show the 2 door coupe version. One thing that has not been mentioned is that the ride on those things, especially in the UK, is dire. Very uncomfortable
Our old F13 640d didn't ride well either, and my F82 M4 also has a lousy ride for me as well. Both lovely cars don't get me wrong, but not entirely suited to the UKs crappy roads though. I like this, but I suspect owning it for the next 3 to 4 years would see another great whack of depreciation.... tis' a handsome thing, though...
Is the ride improved by swapping out the run flats or were they not supplied on the M8? First thing I always ditched on my BMWs and their insistence upon them always annoyed me.
And yes there is an M8 Cab. They do seem like quite a lot of car for the money after a year or so of depreciation.
And yes there is an M8 Cab. They do seem like quite a lot of car for the money after a year or so of depreciation.
"Article does mention that you're better in Comfort mode on UK roads. Other online reviews say it's fine in that mode".
The people that have bought one and who have commented, including here on Pistonheds, have all said that the ride in all modes is very uncomfortable. Apparently, best not to be used as a daily or as a long-distance crusier. The 840i does not apparently suffer from that "flaw"
The people that have bought one and who have commented, including here on Pistonheds, have all said that the ride in all modes is very uncomfortable. Apparently, best not to be used as a daily or as a long-distance crusier. The 840i does not apparently suffer from that "flaw"
GianiCakes said:
Is the ride improved by swapping out the run flats or were they not supplied on the M8? First thing I always ditched on my BMWs and their insistence upon them always annoyed me.
And yes there is an M8 Cab. They do seem like quite a lot of car for the money after a year or so of depreciation.
Full fat M cars have normal tyres on them, and not run flats. However my F82 M4 still has a harsh ride anyway though to be fair. And yes there is an M8 Cab. They do seem like quite a lot of car for the money after a year or so of depreciation.
We had shot a two door car and BMW’s images of a Gran Coupe are LHD, German registered and just a bit naff. Sorry it’s not ideal, just seemed best compromise!I bought one recently (2022 coupe).
Love it so far.
I found Porsches to be a bit austere inside and clinical to drive (the M8 took place of a Cayman GTS 4.0; I also drove the Panamera).
Bentley Continental not sporty enough.
I was thinking DB11 V12 but went for the M8 in the end - may still get the Aston later.
Love it so far.
I found Porsches to be a bit austere inside and clinical to drive (the M8 took place of a Cayman GTS 4.0; I also drove the Panamera).
Bentley Continental not sporty enough.
I was thinking DB11 V12 but went for the M8 in the end - may still get the Aston later.
ldn_mx5 said:
I bought one recently (2022 coupe).
Love it so far.
I found Porsches to be a bit austere inside and clinical to drive (the M8 took place of a Cayman GTS 4.0; I also drove the Panamera).
Bentley Continental not sporty enough.
I was thinking DB11 V12 but went for the M8 in the end - may still get the Aston later.
I also just bought a 2022 coupe and absolutely love it. I keep reading people mention size and weight but neither has been an issue, admittedly I live in Texas where the roads are wide. It’s very comfortable, quick and has been reliable over the past 5 months. I also have a 2015 M6 gran coupe and that has also been very reliable over a couple years of ownership and approximately 30k miles. Love it so far.
I found Porsches to be a bit austere inside and clinical to drive (the M8 took place of a Cayman GTS 4.0; I also drove the Panamera).
Bentley Continental not sporty enough.
I was thinking DB11 V12 but went for the M8 in the end - may still get the Aston later.
I did the whole 911 thing, I very much prefer the M8.
eddharris said:
I also just bought a 2022 coupe and absolutely love it. I keep reading people mention size and weight but neither has been an issue, admittedly I live in Texas where the roads are wide. It’s very comfortable, quick and has been reliable over the past 5 months. I also have a 2015 M6 gran coupe and that has also been very reliable over a couple years of ownership and approximately 30k miles.
I did the whole 911 thing, I very much prefer the M8.
Straight line performance is otherworldly.I did the whole 911 thing, I very much prefer the M8.
Interior is superb, too. For me just the right blend of sporty and GT.
EV8 said:
So, this depreciate like stone and is not an issue, but when an EV loses about/less than this, the cave men come out a smug face... Hmmm
The irony of this jest about peoples intelligence yet you seem unable to apply any logical thought in determining when depreciation is good or bad 
CG2020UK said:
EV8 said:
So, this depreciate like stone and is not an issue, but when an EV loses about/less than this, the cave men come out a smug face... Hmmm
The irony of this jest about peoples intelligence yet you seem unable to apply any logical thought in determining when depreciation is good or bad Edited by EV8 on Monday 13th May 00:04
eddharris said:
2022 coupe
2015 M6 gran coupe
How would you compare the M6 and the M8 ? There's a bit of overlap now in the prices in the used car market between late M6 and early M8, so both could come into consideration for some people.2015 M6 gran coupe
Is the M8 a worthwhile step up over the M6 or are they similar?
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